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- Should I continue to get regular PSA testing after age 70?
But other factors need to be considered Men with a family history of prostate cancer (especially if a first-degree relative had prostate cancer before age 60) and African American men are more likely to have aggressive prostate cancer So even at an older age, these men might want to continue regular prostate cancer screening beyond age 70
- PSA Screening for Men Over 70: Too Much of a Good Thing?
And yet, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against PSA screening for men ages 70 and above They reason that a) not every 70-year old will make it to 80, and b) conventional PSA screening often leads directly to a prostate biopsy, anxiety, and possible overtreatment with consequent side effects
- Why is PSA test not recommended for men over 70?
Guidelines agree that men over 70 should not have routine PSA screening Instead, doctors should engage in shared decision making with patients Older men in good health who may live over 10-15 more years may still potentially benefit However, many men over 70 are likely to be harmed rather than helped by prostate cancer screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines: Who Needs a PSA Test?
Though USPSTF guidelines recommend against PSA testing over the age of 70 for many men, Pomerantz encourages men 70-plus to talk with their doctors about the risks and benefits of continued screening “All men with a life expectancy of over 10 years should be discussing PSA screening with their doctor” no matter their age, he says
- Should I Get Screened for Prostate Cancer? | Prostate Cancer . . .
Possible harm from screening False positive test results: This occurs when a man has an abnormal PSA test but does not have prostate cancer False positive test results often lead to unnecessary tests, like a biopsy of the prostate They may cause men to worry about their health Older men are more likely to have false positive test results
- Should Men Over 70 Get a PSA Test | Urology Prostate Cancer . . .
As men age, the question of whether to undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing becomes increasingly relevant, particularly for those over 70 PSA testing is a valuable tool in detecting prostate cancer early, but its benefits and risks must be carefully considered, especially in older age In this blog post, you'll be provided insights
- Non-Recommended PSA-Based Screening in Older Men (PSA)
Assess whether men 70 years of age and older were screened unnecessarily for prostate cancer using prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening Why it Matters Although prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer among men in the U S , 1,2 most cases are diagnosed at a later age
- PSA Tests After 70: Are They Always Necessary? - Medindia
Despite recommendations against routine PSA screening in older age, nearly two-thirds (64 4%) of men aged 70+ continued to receive PSA tests At age 70 , the screening rate was 47 4% At age 75
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